The Lifetime's 'Dance Moms' notorious star, who has faced more than her share of trials, from legal battles to severe health challenges, claims that her prison time is the reason why she is in a wheelchair.
- May 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - Abby Lee Miller, synonymous with the high-drama dance reality show "Dance Moms", has navigated a life filled with more twists and turns than her choreography routines. Born on September 21, 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Miller grew into a significant figure in the dance world, eventually propelling to fame with the Lifetime reality series that began in 2011 and ran until 2019. However, Miller's story took a stark turn in 2015 when legal issues surfaced, leading to her incarceration and a subsequent battle with a life-threatening illness.
In 2015, Miller found herself under legal scrutiny for attempting to hide $775,000 earned from her TV projects during bankruptcy proceedings. This led to charges of bankruptcy fraud, unreported foreign currency, and a subsequent prison sentence of one year and one day, which she began serving in July 2017. Miller’s legal woes were compounded by allegations of racism and claims of creating a toxic environment on her show, ultimately causing Lifetime to sever ties with her in 2020.
Yet, amidst these tribulations, Miller confronted her most daunting challenge yet: a diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, in April 2018, following an emergency surgery for what was initially thought to be a spinal infection. This diagnosis drastically shifted the course of her life, leading her into a fierce battle for her health.
Despite serving only eight and a half months in prison before transferring to a halfway house, Miller's journey of recovery from cancer and relearning to walk signifies a stark departure from her previous life in the limelight. Her battles have been fought both in the public eye and in private, with the star sharing updates on her health and reflections on her actions. She presently uses a power wheelchair for mobility, a significant change from the dance studio's rigorous routines, symbolizing her ongoing journey towards adjustment and acceptance.
